Toyokuni II 'Toyoshige'

Ichikawa Monnosuke (Portrayal of a Beautiful Woman)

This Toyokuni II, 'Toyoshige' woodcut is printed upon early nineteenth century Japanese mulberry paper and with full margins as published by Ichikawa Monnosuke between 1826 and 1830. It depicts the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke portraying a beautiful woman standing by a boat at a pier. This is a fine, original example of early 19th century Japanese art; a golden age of the woodcut.

Original Japanese Woodcut by Toyokuni II 'Toyoshige'.

Ichikawa Monnosuke (Portrayal of a Beautiful Woman)

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Title:	Ichikawa Monnosuke (Portrayal of a Beautiful Woman)
Artist:	Toyokuni II 'Toyoshige' (Japan, 1771 - 1835)
Date:	C. 1826 - 1830
Medium:	Original Japanese Woodcut
Publisher:	Matsumura Yahei
Note:	Toyokuni II 'Toyoshige': The Utagawa school was founded by the great late eighteenth century woodcut artist, Toyokuni (1769-1825). This school of art would dominate the development of the Japanese woodcut throughout the entire nineteenth century, producing such influential designers as Toyokuni II, Kunisada, Kuniyoshi and finally, Yoshitoshi. Toyoshige was the adopted son and pupil of Toyokuni. As was the custom, upon Toyokuni's death he inherited his name and became Toyokuni II. This original woodcut is signed Toyokuni II. The name 'Toyokuni' was obviously of great importance and it was thus challenged by other former pupils, most notably, Kunisada. This pressure forced Toyokuni II to relinquish his adopted name in 1830. For the remaining five years of his life he signed his woodcuts with his original name of Toyoshige.
	Of all the followers of Toyokuni, Toyokuni II remains most firmly attached to the art of his master. Like Toyokuni, his full length portraits are famous for their expressiveness and psychological intensity. And, although he created some stunning landscapes near the end of his life, Toyokuni II (like his mentor) is today best remembered for his portrayals of actors and of beautiful women (bijin-ga). This original woodcut is a striking example of Toyokuni II's art.
	One should take note that although Japanese woodcuts from the mid nineteenth century are still available, those from the earlier decades are becoming very scarce. To find a full colour, oban sized woodcut in such relatively good condition as this is most fortunate, particularly from the hand of such a talented artist as Toyokuni II.
Size:	Oban (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon early nineteenth century Japanese mulberry (rice) paper and with full margins as published between 1826 and 1830. The woodcut contains several small pin holes and slight areas of rubbing and thinning, else in good condition throughout and retaining its original, vibrant colouration. Ichikawa Monnosuke (Portrayal of a Beautiful Woman) represents a prime, original example of early 19th century Japanese art; a golden age of the woodcut.
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